The phrase "a way to diffuse" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing methods or strategies to reduce tension, conflict, or intensity in a situation.
Example: "The team discussed a way to diffuse the tension that had built up during the meeting."
Alternatives: "a method to alleviate" or "a means to ease".
Even yesterday, temporarily sagging, Capriati was tossing her racket and begging Papa Stefano with her eyes for a way to diffuse Williams's power.
Contrary to the experience of earlier years, when the N.R.A.'s supporters in Congress kept the firearms agency's budget small, Ms. Ginsburg came up with a way to diffuse Congressional opposition.
By the early 20th century, as the Industrial Revolution led to a growing gap between rich and poor, leading figures like President Theodore Roosevelt and the steel baron and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie began promoting estate taxes as a way to diffuse a concentration of wealth that they considered a threat to democracy.
Dig a bit deeper and you'll realise that Microsoft meetings are a way to diffuse and evade responsibility for decisions.
But Ashoka may have found a way to diffuse all those challenges in a single stroke.
Nor should we simply rig up a laundry list of expert responses as a way to diffuse the situation and "show" progress.
It can be a good way to diffuse potentially emotionally-charged situations.
Laughing together over suggestions is a great way to diffuse nervousness.
These tiny glimpses into the lives of other people are a great way to diffuse frustration and anger with other people.
In my book, "Before You Wed... Read This!" I recommend sitting down and talking about what you both want, it's a great way to diffuse common expectations before they turn into World War III. 1. Quality Time: We both expect to spend quality time with family and friends.
In adult relationships, sometimes, neither partner understands a healthy way to diffuse abuse and to respect each other or themselves.
